Etymology of the English word dilution
the English word dilution
derived from the English word dilute
derived from the Latin word dilutus (diluted, mixed w, water)
derived from the Latin word diluere (bathe, wet, moisten; rebut, refute, explain away; wash; dissolve and carry away)
using the Latin prefix dis-
derived from the Latin word lavare (to wash; wash, bathe; soak)
derived from the Latin word luere (atone, make amends for, expiate; fulfill , make good; discharge; pay; pay fine, compensate; wash, lave; cleanse)
using the English suffix -ion